Foods to boost your immune system

By now you know to wash your hands often and to cover your cough to prevent spreading the flu.

But what role does your diet play?

Flu season hitting elderly hard

This year's flu season is hitting the elderly especially hard. The CDC reports more elderly people have been hospitalized with the flu in recent weeks. And with this age group, it's important to act fast if you suspect the flu.

State reports 1st child to die from flu

   State health officials say the season's first pediatric flu-related death has been confirmed in Maryland.

Avoid flu germs at the gym

It's the new year, a lot more people are at the gym to make due on their resolution to get fit.

But with the recent flu outbreak, you want to be careful not to get sick in the very place that's supposed to make you healthier.

Throw out toothbrush after flu

By now you know the best way to get over the flu is to stay home and get plenty of rest. But there's one thing you may be forgetting.

Cold vs Flu

If you're under the weather, and wondering if it's the cold or flu, there usually a way to tell.

With the flu, symptoms often appear suddenly, without warning. You could literally feel fine one hour and the next be lying in bed with terrible aches and pains.

No high fives during flu season

A youth soccer club in Manhattan is asking players not give each other high fives or take part in the post game handshake line due to the outbreak of the flu.

Cold vs Flu

If you're under the weather, and wondering if it's the cold or flu, there usually a way to tell.

With the flu, symptoms often appear suddenly, without warning. You could literally feel fine one hour and the next be lying in bed with terrible aches and pains.

Drop in influenza numbers in Maryland?

The latest numbers show a slight drop in the number of influenza cases in Maryland and while that's encouraging, the problem is the flu usually peaks more than a month from now.

How to recover faster from the flu

People who have had the flu say it's like being hit by a truck. It leaves you feeling run down, achy, and miserable. Here are some tips to help your body heal better

Flu? When is it ok to go back to work?

If you or your child comes down with the flu, you should stay home from work and school. But when is it safe to go back?

Free flumist clinic in AA Co.

As you head back to work and send the kids off to school, it's hard not to think about the flu. The CDC reports the flu outbreak has now reached epidemic proportions.